George Groves: Carl Froch's legacy will be in tatters unless he agrees to rematch

George Groves has warned Carl Froch that his legacy will be tainted unless he agrees to a rematch.

Last Updated: 27/11/13 11:15am

George Groves: Angered by his 'unjust' loss to Carl Froch

Froch retained his IBF and WBA titles after a controversial ninth-round stoppage in Manchester on Saturday.

Referee Howard Foster has been roundly criticised for stopping the bout too hastily and Groves told Sky Sports News that Froch's credibility "will be shot" if he doesn't give him a rematch.

"At the time I was sickened and gutted, but now I've watched the footage I'm a little angry," said Groves. "It's a shocking decision from the referee. I'm actually quite angry about it."

He added: "Froch has to give me a rematch or retire. That's his only option. There's no other fight out there for Carl that anyone would be interested in. His credibility will be shot if he tried to take on anyone else but me."

Groves would like to see a rematch fixed for Stamford Bridge - the home of his beloved Chelsea - or Wembley Stadium next summer.

"A rematch would mean a lot because it'll help people remember the unjust finish to this fight," said the 25-year-old.

"If we get an immediate rematch I'll put him to sleep even earlier. I take confidence from every fight but I now know a bit more about Carl Froch. Because of that, he won't even make it halfway through the fight next time."

When asked if he had a direct message for Froch, Groves said: "Come through on the promise you made everyone when you were desperate for a cheer at the end of the fight, that you'd give me a rematch.

"Let's be fair about this; we both know who won that fight. We know it shouldn't have been stopped and that you're very lucky, so honour your word and let's make this happen.

"The fans deserve it, I deserve it. I should be sitting here with two belts. Keep them warm for me, I'm coming to get them soon."